Rail Signalling Commissioning Lead - Flexible Hours

DT Infrastructure; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join DT Infrastructure and Alstom in delivering the $1.6B contract for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The role covers design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will lead testing and handover of rail systems, stations and enabling infrastructure, driving a Zero Harm safety culture and ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years' experience leading testing and commissioning on complex rail infrastructure or major transport systems.
• Strong technical background in rail systems, fibre communications, OT, and staged commissioning migrations.
• Deep knowledge of ONRSR accreditation, V&V, and safety assurance frameworks.
• Valid RIW card required; CPEng status highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Testing & Commissioning Management Plan, staged migration strategies, and handover programs integrated with design and construction schedules.
• Coordinate all testing phases across multidisciplinary packages, including FAT, SIT, and trial running.
• Interface directly with clients, operators, suppliers, the Independent Verifier, and ONRSR to achieve system accreditation and certification.
• Manage commissioning assurance, progressive completion, and the collation of safety/quality artefacts for formal asset handover.
• Lead, resource, and mentor the testing and commissioning team while driving a Zero Harm safety culture across site works.

Skills

Rail commissioning leadership

Rail systems expertise

Stakeholder interface

Safety & quality governance

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Technical discipline

Tools

ONRSR knowledge

RIW card

CPEng status (highly regarded)

Job description

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join DT Infrastructure and Alstom in delivering the $1.6B contract for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The role covers design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will lead testing and handover of rail systems, stations and enabling infrastructure, driving a Zero Harm safety culture and ensuring on-time